Expressing dissatisfaction with the steps taken to control and combat toxic air pollution in the national capital, the Supreme Court on Friday directed the Delhi government and police to immediately set up checkpoints at all 113 entry points to the city to monitor the entry of trucks carrying only essential supplies.
The Supreme Court on Friday sought the response from the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee that manages the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi on a plea for a survey by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) of the sealed area of the mosque
A bench of Justices CT Ravikumar and Sanjay Karol held that the Kerala High Court erred in holding that the criminal proceedings were barred due to Section 195(1)(b) of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
As Sibal said air pollution was “getting out of control” and courts be allowed to function online, Chief Justice Khanna said, “We have told all judges here, wherever possible, to allow virtual (hearing).”
In its decision, the Supreme Court bench highlighted the eight-year delay in filing the First Information Report (FIR) as a key reason for granting bail.
A bench of Justices MR Shah and AS Bopanna said the top court is not averse to celebration but not at the cost of life of other citizens.
The Delhi government has been at loggerheads with the present L-G and his predecessor.
The Centre further told the Apex Court that the new pattern will come into effect from the next year. The revised pattern will also ensure that the Super Specialty seats will not go vacant, it has said.
A bench of Justices S K Kaul and M M Sundresh said there must be a mechanism that if an accused approaches high court, then the bail applications are listed promptly for hearing.
The plea has also sought directions to compensate the buyers for losses incurred due to inordinate delays on the part of Promoters-Builders and to recover their money.
